Body of a man found inside burnt out home in Sydney's south

The body of a man has been found inside a home following a fire in Sydney's south this morning.

Emergency services were called to the property on The Avenue in Hurstville shortly before 8am.

The fire was extinguished and soon after the body of a man was discovered inside.

The man hasn't yet been formally identified and police have since launched an investigation into the blaze.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.